Liverpool will welcome Naby Keita this summer.
Liverpool’s capture of midfielder Naby Keita is set to pay off this summer when he arrives from RB Leipizig.
The Reds signed Keita in advance last summer for £48 million, securing his services for the 2018/19 season and beyond.
After a slow start to the campaign, Keita’s form has been peaking in recent weeks, paying off with a superb performance against Bayern Munich at the weekend.
Playing in an advanced role, Keita scored one goal and provided an assist in a 2-1 win.
His performance was lauded by pundits and supporters, although BBC Sport European football correspondent John Bennett sounded a note of caution.
He insisted fans should be excited about Keita, but recommended the Reds still need to sign a defensive midfielder to play alongside him.
Keita is going to make Liverpool’s unstoppable attack even more exciting than it already is and cause real headaches for Premier League defences.
Liverpool’s top defensive midfielder is Emre Can but his contract expires in June and his future is uncertain.
Another similar player is probably needed whether Can stays or not, as Keita adds to their strengths rather than solves their weaknesses.
Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh responded to Bennett’s message, recommending the Reds sign Leicester’s Wilfried Ndidi.
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